Krebs Relationship
After his time in the army and his experience in the war, Krebs wanted his “life to go smoothly” (Hemmingway 138). He felt disconnected due to his experiences and sought to avoid conflict and consequences, which he felt women and work would bring into his life. Krebs seemed to feel that communicating with women back home was his biggest hurdle in the possibility of a relationship. French and German women spoke different languages, so verbal communication was not a necessity in the relationships he likely had with the women during the war. It was uncomplicated. The conflict that Krebs felt was that he did not feel a connection, but felt like the conformity of his hometown required that connection.